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Sen. Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska) is seen during a hearing for Linda McMahon, President Trump’s nominee for secretary of Education, on Feb. 13, 2025.
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Murkowski slams Trump administration over Russia-Ukraine war stance: ‘Sick to my stomach’ ​

Republican Sen. Lisa Murkowski (Alaska) condemned the Trump administration over the recent fallout with Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelensky during Friday’s Oval Office meeting broadcasted by the American press.

“This week started with administration officials refusing to acknowledge that Russia started the war in Ukraine. It ends with a tense, shocking conversation in the Oval Office and whispers from the White House that they may try to end all U.S. support for Ukraine,” Murkowski wrote in a Saturday post on X.

“I know foreign policy is not for the faint of heart, but right now, I am sick to my stomach as the administration appears to be walking away from our allies and embracing Putin, a threat to democracy and U.S. values around the world.”

Her stance, notable from a Republican, echoes that of many foreign leaders who labeled the meeting a stark sever in American values, including the country’s tradition of fighting for democracy across the globe. ...

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US intel shows Russia and China are attempting to recruit disgruntled federal employees, sources say | CNN Politics

Foreign adversaries including Russia and China have recently directed their intelligence services to ramp up recruiting of US federal employees working in national security, targeting those who have been fired or feel they could be soon, according to four people familiar with recent US...
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Trump's moves test the limits of presidential power and the resilience of US democracy

During his first six weeks in office, President Donald Trump has worked to tear down the federal government and attack long-standing institutions.
apnews.com

Furious Dems attack Trump, Vance after explosive Oval Office meeting with Zelenskyy: 'Siding with dictators'

Democrats quickly reacted to President Donald Trump's tense meeting Friday with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, calling it shameful.
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Head of federal watchdog agency fired by Trump should remain on the job, judge rules | CNN Politics

A federal judge ruled Saturday that the head of a government watchdog agency whom President Donald Trump is attempting to fire is entitled to remain in the post, setting up a dispute that will almost certainly be decided by the Supreme Court.
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Trump's Oval Office thrashing of Zelenskyy shows limits of Western allies' ability to sway US leader

President Donald Trump’s Oval Office thrashing of Ukraine’s Volodymyr Zelenskyy has laid bare the limits of a full-court press by America’s allies aimed at reshaping Trump’s determination to end Russia’s invasion even if the terms are not to Ukraine’s liking.
apnews.com

Vance took the lead attacking Zelensky. Why?

Is the US vice-president doing Trump's bidding or looking to the future?
www.bbc.com

Judge rules head of watchdog agency must keep his job, says Trump's bid to oust him was unlawful

A federal judge has ruled that the head of a federal watchdog agency must remain in his job, saying President Donald Trump’s bid to remove the special counsel was unlawful.
apnews.com

Trump administration accused of sidestepping court rulings amid spree of legal losses

Trump’s efforts to drastically shrink the federal government are running into legal roadblocks.
www.nbcnews.com

Judge rules that Trump's firing of whistleblower office chief was unlawful

Hampton Dellinger, who leads the Office of Special Counsel, sued President Trump last month after he was fired.
www.cbsnews.com

Anti-DOGE protests at Tesla stores target Elon Musk's bottom line

Demonstrators have gathered outside Tesla stores across the U.S. to protest the automaker’s billionaire leader, Elon Musk.
apnews.com

A measles crisis decades in the making: How RFK Jr. helped drive America to this moment

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. sits atop the very health system he spent years attacking, and he’s already chipping away at the institutions he’s been appointed to lead.
www.nbcnews.com

Blame game intensifies in Congress as government shutdown threat inches closer

Democrats and Republicans are already pointing fingers over a potential government shutdown next month. Republicans may pass a short-term extension of last year's federal funding.
www.foxnews.com

Trump-Zelenskyy clash marks a defining turn away from U.S. defense of democracies

Analysis: The confrontation revealed Trump’s deep impatience with Ukraine and its democratically elected president, and his persistent defense of Russia’s autocratic ruler.
www.nbcnews.com

How much has the US given to Ukraine?

President Trump has repeatedly claimed that the US has given over $300bn to Ukraine, but he is incorrect.
www.bbc.com

Pennsylvania Republicans who narrowly won their House seats feel the heat of early votes back home

Back in November, three Pennsylvania Republicans won seats in Congress by tight margins. Today, the three find themselves navigating the delicate politics of a divided electorate once again as President Donald Trump makes economy-altering decisions early in his second term.
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FBI Director Kash Patel wants to bring the UFC to the FBI, sources say

Newly-installed FBI Director Kash Patel has proposed enhancing the FBI with help from the Ultimate Fighting Championship, say sources who were told of the proposal.
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General Services Administration shutters its technology unit

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As part of the Trump administration's ongoing efforts to shrink the federal workforce, the General Services Administration eliminated its technology unit, CBS News learned Saturday.

The GSA's tech unit, known as the 18F office, employed a team of researchers, website designers and product managers. It's unclear exactly how many workers were impacted.

The office was responsible for helping build the Internal Revenue Service's free tax-filing service and updating other government agency websites.

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Newsom declares state of emergency to 'fast-track' wildfire measures after Trump attacks over previous blazes

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California Gov. Gavin Newsom declared a state of emergency on Saturday in a bid to fast-track wildfire prevention projects.

Newsom announced the move after President Donald Trump blasted the governor's handling of previous wildfire disasters. The order suspends certain environmental regulations that would have delayed forest management projects and other wildfire prevention measures.

"This year has already seen some of the most destructive wildfires in California history, and we’re only in March. Building on unprecedented work cutting red tape and...
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Pope absent from St Peter's Square for third week

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Pope Francis is unable to deliver his traditional Angelus prayer in person, with the Vatican publishing a text.
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How to watch the Oscars and who is nominated

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Watch: Protesters target JD Vance in Vermont

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Private spacecraft Blue Ghost lands on Moon

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President Donald Trump will address a Joint Session of Congress on Tuesday, March 4 at 9 p.m. ET.

The forum is not officially a State of the Union address, which traditionally comes during the second, third and fourth year of a presidency.

House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., invited Trump earlier this month to address Congress on Tuesday.

"Thanks to your strong leadership and bold action in the first days of your presidency, the United States is already experiencing a resurgence of patriotism, unity, and hope for the future," Johnson wrote in a...
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Debate over whether to ban handgun sales to teens could soon head to the Supreme Court

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The Supreme Court may soon weigh in on whether people younger than 21 have the right to buy handguns, a decision that could upend decades-old federal restrictions and reshape the nation’s gun laws.

In January, the right-leaning Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals, based in New Orleans, struck down the federal government's decades-old ban on handgun purchases for 18- to 20-year-olds. That decision came after the 10th Circuit upheld the same prohibition in November. Meanwhile, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit is currently considering...
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Private lunar lander Blue Ghost touches down on moon with special delivery for NASA

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A private lunar lander has touched down on the moon, delivering a drill and other experiments for NASA
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Israel blocks all aid into Gaza as Hamas ceasefire phase 1 ends

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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office on Sunday said the country had imposed a blockade on all humanitarian aid heading into the Gaza Strip.
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Zelenskyy set for European summit in London after Trump showdown

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President Volodymyr Zelenskyy arrived in the U.K. on Saturday, straight from his visit to Washington, D.C., with President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance.
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Hundreds of people gather in US cities to express their support for Ukraine after the Oval Office row.
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